Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lόpez-Hill House
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
1. Lόpez-Hill House Marker
Josι and Mary Lόpez belonged to the first generation of Americans born in California after statehood was granted on September 9, 1850.
Josι Lόpez came to Kern County to raise sheep in 1873. The following year Edward Beale, owner of the Tejon Ranch, hired Josι to manage the sheep on his ranch. In 1885, Lόpez became the manager of the Tejon Ranch overseeing ranch operations for the next twenty-four years.
Mary Winter came to Kern County with her Scottish immigrant family in 1868 settling in the Tehachapi Mountains. Josι and Mary were married in 1885. After their marriage, Mary taught piano to some of the children from the Sebastian Indian Reservation located on the Tejon Ranch.
Lois Lavern Hill and her family moved into this house in 1966. Lavern lived and worked in the home she loved for nearly 40 years. Arlin Hill, Glenda Rankin and Dianne Sharman donated this house in 2008 fulfilling their mothers dream of moving the house to the museum.
Erected by Kern County Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1864.
Location. 35° 23.586′ N, 119° 1.199′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley, specifically in the Central Valley, and in the Sierra Nevada. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Howell House (a few steps from this marker); Adobe House (a few steps from this marker); Land Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Undertaker's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Basque Sheep Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); Bungalow (within shouting distance of this marker); Kern County Begins (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bakersfield.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
2. Lόpez-Hill House and Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
3. Side Entrance to the Lόpez-Hill House
4. Photos Displayed on Marker
Upper Photo: Wedding Portrait of Jose and Mary Lopez in 1885.
Lower Photo: Margaret, Jose and Mary Lopez' daughter, sold this house to Otis Coppock (inset). Coppock moved the house to Rosedale Highway west of Calloway Drive in 1952.
Lower Photo: Margaret, Jose and Mary Lopez' daughter, sold this house to Otis Coppock (inset). Coppock moved the house to Rosedale Highway west of Calloway Drive in 1952.
5. Photos Displayed on Marker
Upper Photo: The Lόpez house in its original location at 1203 Chester Avenue. The house was moved to face California Avenue in 1929.
Lower Photo: Lois Lavern Hill (inset) and this house soon after it was moved to Rosedale Highway in 1952.
Lower Photo: Lois Lavern Hill (inset) and this house soon after it was moved to Rosedale Highway in 1952.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 27, 2009
6. Side Entrance to the Lόpez-Hill House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,048 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
